Managing Anemia Associated With Chemotherapy Treatment
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Managing Anemia During Chemotherapy
Overview
This year, around 1.3 million cancer patients will undergo chemotherapy, with over two-thirds likely developing anemia, a condition marked by low red blood cell counts. Thankfully, treatments are available to address this common issue.
Understanding Anemia in Chemotherapy
Anemia frequently results from chemotherapy, significantly impacting patients’ daily lives. Dr. Ralph Boccia, director of clinical research at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Bethesda, Maryland, explains, "Chemotherapy targets fast-growing cancer cells but can also destroy normal cells such as red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles." This oxygen deficit can leave patients feeling breathless, weak, faint, and fatigued.
The Prevalence of Fatigue
Fatigue, a key symptom of anemia, is reported by over half of chemotherapy patients as the most disruptive side effect, surpassing nausea, pain, and depression. Despite effective treatments being available for more than a decade, anemia often remains under-addressed.
New Treatment Options
Traditional anemia treatments can require more than two hours per visit. Recently, the FDA approved an every-three-week dosing regimen of 500 mcg Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) for patients with certain cancer types experiencing chemotherapy-induced anemia. This allows doctors to align anemia treatments with chemotherapy schedules, reducing clinic visits and injections for both patients and caregivers.
Danielle Mannix, who struggled with anemia, shared, "Receiving treatment every three weeks in sync with my chemotherapy was convenient for my family and me. It reduced doctor visits, allowing more time for daily activities."
Important Considerations
Aranesp should not be used in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Erythropoietic therapies like Aranesp may increase the risk of thrombotic and other serious events. Always consult with a healthcare provider to tailor treatment to individual needs.
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